Minnesota
Western goose hunters may catch break
By Tim Spielmant Associate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – Goose hunters in western Minnesota, often limited by special protections for Eastern Prairie Population Canada geese, which migrate through the area, may have fewer limitations this fall.
Panfish and walleyes move deep, less active during midday
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – A significant mayfly hatch has slowed the walleye action this week. The day bite seems to be most affected, although the mud flats continue to produce some fish
WMA lake drained; future uncertain
By Tim Spielmant Associate Editor Hugo, Minn. — Duck hunters who set up on Rice Lake in the 360-acre Paul Hugo Farms Wildlife Management Area in the north metro may want to make alternative plans
Hatcheries operate if shutdown occurs
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul — Should Minnesota legislators and the governor end a stalemate and settle on a budget for the next two years, life happily will go on at DNR fish
2005 Duck Factory outlook still cloudy
By Tim Eisele Contributing Writer Madison, Wis. — The jury is still out on what duck production numbers will mean for the 2005 hunting season. At the Outdoor Writers Association of America annual convention held
The summer’s heat is bringing on a fierce muskie bite
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – There’s been some improved midday action on the mud flats with deep-diving crankbaits. Slip bobbers and leeches continue to produce walleyes during the day on the 20-foot rocks
